HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - February 6, 1978 - CC (2)CIVIC AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1978
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular
session at the above time and place.
Mayor Solem called the meeting to order.
Invocation was given by Rev. Fred T. Kolosick of the
World Baptist Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz,
' Arkison, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Newton, City Administrator
Dangleis, Superintendent of Light & Power
Gerharz, Director of Public Works Wells,
Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief Torrance,
Finance Officer Cooney, Director of Com-
munity Services Guarrera, City Clerk Solis
All Council Members participated in presenting a plaque
and resolution to Fire Captain Erbert Cordell who has
left the City for employment with the Monterey Park Fire
Department.
iN Mr. Gene Beckwith, President of the East San Gabriel Hot
Line addressed Council giving a brief history of the
A program, and thanked the City for its continued financial
C7 support. He also advised that Captain Lara of the Police
Department is the City's representative on its Board of
Directors.
Mr. Bond of Bill Bond and Associates, Inc., who are in
charge of City's federally funded 312 Loan Program, gave
a current status report on the program. He also approxi-
mated time progression of loans, and number of loans that
' are being worked on. Councilman Decker requested he give
an occasional report to Council, with which he concurred.
A petition for annexation of the Winifred Stuart Mankowski
Home property was submitted for Council consideration.
Annexation is subject to the condition that property be
placed in an R3A zone, which will enable Mankowski Homes
to proceed with proposed building project.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to refer subject to the Planning
Commission for necessary steps for continuation of proposed
annexation.
The Irwindale Community Redevelopment Agency requested
waiving of plan check and inspection fees in connection
with water service in Irwindale. The project in question
involves fees approximating $1,900. After lengthy dis-
custion with staff, it was recommended that Irwindale
C.R.A. be required to pay the same fees that other
developers are required to pay.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
' and unanimously carried that request be denied.
The Personnel Board submitted for appointment Ms.
Pauline Filer, as Personnel Clerk at Step 1, Range
123.0, effective February 15, 1976.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve recommen-
dation of Personnel Board by appointing Ms. Pauline Filer,
as Personnel Clerk.
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7:30 p.m.
Call to order
Invocation
Roll Call
Pres.of plaque
&-Res.to Capt.
Erbert Cordell
Rpt. on
East San
Gabriel
Valley Hot
Line
Rpt., 312
Loan Prgm.
Petition for
annexation
(Winifred
Stuart
Mankowski
Homes propty.)
Req.from
Irwindale CRA
for waiver of
certain fees
Appmt.Ms.
Pauline Filer,
as Psnl.Clk.
eff.2/15/7$
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A communication was received from the Personnel Board Step Raise/
recommending step raises/permanent status for the Perm.Status
following employees:
Name To Status Effective
A. Stone PW Maint.Man I. CETA Step 3 1/26/78
M. Parsons Library Clk. Step 2, Perm.Stat. 1/25/78
'Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry and unanimously carried to approve recommendation of
Personnel Board.
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Notice wasgiven that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1444
tion No. 1444 set for public hearing the study of the set for hrg.
Cal Tech property for possible rezoning from M-2 (west rezoning of
side of Virginia Avenue between Zacatecas Park and Tech proper*
Paramount Street). No action taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1445
tion No. 1445 conditionally approved Tentative Parcel appvd.Tent.Parce
Map No. 10298 (s/side of Gladstone Street, west of Map No.10298
Vincent Avenue) Dillingham Corporation. No action (Dillingham 17^rp
taken by Council.
Notice was given that the Planning Commission by Resolu- P.C.Res.#1446
tion No. 1446 conditionally approved Tentative Parcel Map cond.appvd.Terrt.
No. 10382 (west of Aerojet Electrosytems property) Aerojet Parcel Map No.
Investments. No action taken by Council. 10382 (Aerojet
Investments)
An application has been filed for the relocation of two
single family residences to the property located at 436
North Dalton Avenue. The structures proposed for reloca-
tion have been inspected and approved by the building
'inspector, and approved by the Planning Commission subject
to certain conditions.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve relocation of subject
dwellings.
Notice was received of the resignation of Mr. Donald A
Olejnik, as member of the Planning Commission. Mayor
Solem submitted the name of Mr. Jess Alva as Planning
Commission member replacement.
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve appointment of Mr.
Alva as member of the Planning Commission.
An Ordinance was submitted for second reading and adoption
rezoning certain premises located at the southeast corner
of the Ranch Center property.
Councilman Arkison offered for second reading and adoption
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REZONING CERTAIN PREMISES (ZONE CHANGE CASE NO. Z-201
tINVESTCAL REALTY).
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Appvl.relocati.on
of 2 single
family residences
Resignation of
D.Olejnik,as mbr.
of Planning Comm.
(Appt.of J.Alva,
to P1nng.Comm.)
Ord.#2048 re:
rezoning certain
premises (Z-201
Investcal Realty)
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An Ordinance was submitted for introductory first reading, lst intro.rdg.
adding Section 3.04.050 to the Azusa Municipal Code relat- Ord.re:amending
ing to amending the budget as follows: the budget
"Section 3.04.050 - AMENDMENT. During the fiscal
year after its adoption, the budget may be amended
by the City Council following a public hearing held
by the City Council on the proposed amendment if it
exceeds one million dollars ($1,000,000.) Any proposed
amendment to the budget amounting to one million
dollars or less shall not require a public hearing.
Any such proposed amendment of the budget shall be
accomplished by the adoption of a Resolution."
Councilman Decker offered for introductory first reading
an Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ADDING SECTION 3.04.050 TO THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO AMENDING THE BUDGET.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
�+ and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
N be waived.
Mr. Ken Downes, City's Cable TV Franchisee, advised Rpt.on progress
Council that cable is now being strung in the north end of City's Cable
of town. He advised that in four to six months the TV
entire northern section of town would be receiving cable
TV. He also advised that the cable system would have
15 broadcast stations, with a 35 channel capacity, and
further, would try to provide the City Hall Conference
Room and City Library meeting rooms with a connection
so live, or recorded, programming may be presented from
either City parks or City schools.
City Attorney submitted report on unsafe building procedure Rpt.on unsafe
which had been requested by Council. bldgs.(referred
to mtg. of
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Fry 1/21/78)
and unanimously carried this matter be included on the
agenda for the meeting of February 21, 1978.
A proposed Resolution was presented granting a Variance Res.#6620
request on property located at 650/660 South Azusa Avenue. grntg.Var.
request
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled: (V-543
Lawrence
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA Robone)
GRANTING A VARIANCE (VARIANCE CASE NO. V-543 Lawrence
Robone).
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
'AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Notice was received of the fuel cost adjustment for Febru- Fuel cost
ary, 1978. adjustment
for February
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and carried by roll call to receive and file. Councilman
Arkison and Councilman Cruz dissenting.
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A proposed Resolution was presented approving the final
subdivision tract map ##20894 (McKeon Construction).
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
APPROVING THE FINAL SUBDIVISION MAP OF TRACT NO. 20894
ACCEPTING THE DEDICATIONS THEREIN OFFERED, ACCEPTING
AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SUBDIVIDER AND ACCEPTING A SURETY
BOND.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
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Res.##6621 appvg.
final subdivisioi
tract map ##20894
(McKeon Con-
struction)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
NOES:
Councilmen:
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
Notice was received
Department and Boat
supplying electrical
for this Agreement.
Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
None
None
of an Agreement with the Light & Power
City, Inc., 100 W. Foothill Blvd., for
energy. A $500. charge was required
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
A proposed Resolution was presented authorizing the
transfer of the Azusa Avenue Storm Drain to the Los
Angeles County Flood Control District, for maintenance.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
CALIFORNIA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA TO ACCEPT ON BEHALF OF SAID DISTRICT A
TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE OF STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM KNOWN AS MISCELLANEOUS TRANSFER
DRAIN NO. 4025 IN THE CITY OF AZUSA FOR FUTURE OPERATION,
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING
THE TRANSFER AND CONVEYANCE THEREOF.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
The Director of Public Works proposed, as members of the
Clean -Up Week Committee, the following persons:
Mayor Jens J. Solem
City Administrator,John Dangleis
Director of Public Works,Michael Wells
Acting Fire Chief,John Littlefield
Chief of Police,Carl W. Elkins
Superintendent of Light & Power,Hugh Gerharz
Planning Director,Ralph Fitzsimmons
Director of Community Services,Joe Guarrera
Public Works Maintenance Superintendent, Manual Alva
Electrical Agmt.
w/Boat City,Inc.
Res.##6622 auth.
transfer of Az.
Ave.storm drain
to L.A.Cnty.
Flood Control
Dist.
Mbrs.of Annual
Clean -Up Week
Committee
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Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation of
the Director of Public Works.
Director of Public Works submitted for Council approval Appvl.plans &
the plans and specifications for improvement of Northside specs for Proj.
Park (Project No. 37-03). Plans consist of snack bar and No. 37-033
storage building, two scorers' booths and three masonry Northside Park
bleachers.
Director of Community Services explained proposed plans
and specifications to Council and audience.
Mr. Gilbert Gonzales, 1109 North Orange Street, addressed
Council voicing dissatisfaction with proposed plans, and
felt improvements should be made to the playground area.
Also questioned if parking area would be adequate, and
noted a lighting problem.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried to approve plans and specifica-
tions as submitted and direct City Clerk to advertise
N for bids.
A proposed Resolution was presented endorsing the
C7 application for funding a Senior Citizens Nutrition
p and Social Service Program in the City of Azusa.
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ENDORSING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING OF SENIOR CITIZEN
NUTRITION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAM.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Cruz
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Fire Captain Tom Talbott advised Council of current
status of the Fire Validation Study and noted that
currently Azusa's Master Plan for fire prevention and
control is into defining alternative system concepts,
with completion date of the Master Plan to be somewhere
around the middle of 1978.
Res. ##6623
re: Senior
Citizen
Nutrition
Program
Fire Validation.
Study
Superintendent of Light & Power submitted a report on Rpt.on Solar
his investigation of solar energy, as requested by Council. Energy
After investigation it was his opinion due to the present
day cost factor, it is impractical for the City of Azusa
to consider solar energy for electrical generation.
Superintendent of Light & Power requested authorization Appvl.attndc.
for his attendance at the annual California Municipal H.Gerharz,@
Utilities Association Conference in Sacramento, from Conference in
February 22 through 24, 1978, and also a Solar Workshop Sacramento
on February 21. Approximate cost $325., and budgeted
funds are available.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to authorize
attendance.
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A claim was presented vs City by General Telephone Company Claim vs City
for damages done to telephone conduit, when the Water
Department crew was excavating for repair of a fire
hydrant. Amount of claim was $551.46 with recommendation
that claim be paid.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve payment of
above claim.
Chief of Police has requested approval of his purchase of
four Dodge Aspen vehicles to replace detective units, and
further requested Council waive formal bidding procedures
and to purchase vehicles from Norm King Dodge, Inc.,
121 E. Alosta Ave., Glendora, who submitted the lowest
quote of $4,981.25 per unit.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request of
Chief of Police and waive bidding procedures finding that
it would be impracticable, useless or uneconomical in such
instance to follow such procedures and that the public
welfare would be promoted by dispensing with the same,
and to purchase vehicles from Norm King Dodge, Inc.
Notice was received of the resignation, for retirement,
of Mrs. Gladine Ryrie, Senior Secretary in the Public
Works Department, effective February 17, 1978. Mrs.
Ryrie has been employed with the City for over eighteen
years.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to accept resignation and a
plaque and resolution should be prepared for presentation
at a later date.
Notice was received of the resignation of Rodney Humphreys,
Lineman in the Light & Power Department, effective
January 26, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried to confirm resignation of Rodney
Humphreys.
Notice was received of the resignation of Probationary
Police Officer Michael Lopez, effective February 6, 1978.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to accept resignation.
Appvl.purchase
of vehicles to
replace
detective units
Notice of
retirement of
Gladine Ryrie,
Sr.Sec.,eff.
2/17/78
Notice of resigns
of Rodney Humphre
eff. 1/26/78
Notice of resign.
of Prob.Pol.Off.
Michael Lopez,
eff. 2/6/78
Notice was received of the resignation of Mrs. Julie Notice of resig.
Strong, Police Clerk, effective February 9, 1978. of Pol.C1k.Julie
Strong,eff.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison 2/9/78
and unanimously carried to accept resignation.
Notice was received of the resignation of William McVicker, Notice of resigna
Assistant Animal Control Officer, effective March 11, 1978. of Wm.McVicker,
Mr. McVicker requested his name be retained on the Asst.Animal Cont.
eligibility list for rehire. Off.,eff.3/11/78
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to accept resignation and approve
request his name be retained on the eligibility list for
rehire.
A request for leave of absence without pay was received Appvl.req.for
for Council approval from Mrs. Margaret McVicker, Police lv.of absence
Clerk -Dispatcher, from January 18th through February 1, without pay,
1978. M.McVicker,Pol.
Clk.-Dispatcher
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to confirm leave of absence without
pay.
The County of Los Angeles submitted a "Assumption of
Liability Agreement", which covers all contracting cities
who contract for County services. Agreement protects
both County and contracting cities from major losses
resulting from litigation that could occur as a result
of the provision by the County of various services to the
'contracting cities.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve Agreement, and
authorize its execution by the Mayor.
Finance Officer addressed Council amplifying his report
which had been distributed to Council earlier. His main
emphasis on self-insurance was our experience loss rate is
lower than other cities with whom we would participate,
and Azusa would end up paying a portion of their losses.
In response to a question from Council he agreed to
provide a report on other cities experience loss rates,
and further to investigate the pooling system with other
cities to see if it would benefit Azusa.
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Appvl.execution
of "Assumption
of Liability
Agmt."
Rpt. on self-
insurance
A request was received from William Beresford, Consumer Appvl.req.from
Service Manager, to attend the annual California Municipal Wm.Beresford,
Utilities Association Conference to be held February 22, Consumer Svs.
through 24, 1978, in Sacramento. Expenses not to exceed Mgr.,to attend
$275. and budgeted funds are available. Conference
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Cruz
and unanimously carried by roll call to approve request.
'Notice was received of the resignation of Probationary Notice of resign.
Police Officer Carter Read, effective January 31, 1978. of Prob.Pol.Off.
Carter Read
Moved by Councilman Fry, seconded by Councilman Decker eff. 1/31/76
and unanimously carried to confirm resignation.
Notice was received of the resignation of Henry Torres, Notice of resig.
Park Maintenance Man III, effective January 30, 1978. of Henry Torres,
Pk.Maint.Man III,
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry eff.1/30/78
and unanimously carried to confirm resignation.
A proposed Resolution was presented commending Rev. Res.#6624 re:
Benjamin Paroulek upon his retirment as Pastor of the Rev.Benjamin
First Presbyterian Church of Azusa. Paroulek,of
First Pres -
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled: byterian
Church
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
HONORING AND COMMENDING REV. BENJAMIN PAROULEK UPON
THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
'be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
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Councilman Cruz requested a Resolution of appreciation Res.of appreci-
be prepared for presentation to Coldwell, Banker for the ation for Cold -
outstanding job they did of refurbishing the Foothill well, Banker
Shopping Center.
Moved by Councilman Cruz, seconded by Councilman Arkison
and unanimously carried to approve preparation of
Resolution of appreciation to Coldwell, Banker.
City Clerk read in full a Resolution authorizing payment Res.#6625
of warrants by the City. Warrants
Councilman Arkison offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE
FUNDS OUT OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Arkison, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Decker, Fry, Cruz, Arkison, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Fry Adjourn
and unanimously carried to adjourn.
Time of Adjournment: 9:40 p.m.
City Clerk
Next Resolution #6626
Next Ordinance #2049
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